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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Falkirk takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Falkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 54m
Duration
254 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rochdale to Boltontrain train
  2. Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
  4. Take the train from Haymarket to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train
5h 28m
£76–152

Rochdale to Falkirk train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rochdale and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 45m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 45m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 45m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 45m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Falkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Rochdale to Falkirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Falkirk, Scotland?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Falkirk Grahamston via Bolton, Preston, and Haymarket in around 5h 28m.

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